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Volume 5, Number 2 March, 1999
Copyright � 1999 Society for Music Theory
Ohio State University
The School of Music at the Ohio State University is pleased to offer a Post-doctoral
Fellowship in Music Cognition. The fellowship provides one year of support for full-time
music research. Candidates choose their own program of research, although preference is
given to studies in listening, performance, analysis, modeling and cross-cultural
phenomena. The fellowship is designed to further a candidate's training and research
experience in music cognition and systematic approaches to music theory. The stipend for a
twelve-month period is $25,000 plus health benefits. Candidates must have completed a
doctoral degree at the time the fellowship starts.
The deadline for applications is May 1st, 1999.
For further information contact Prof. David Huron < huron.1@osu.edu
> or visit < http://www.musiccog.ohio-state.edu
>
Lancaster University
Music Department < CTImusic@lancaster.ac.uk
>
We are advertising for two lectureships in the Music Department (not CTI!) to start in the
autumn.
Applications are invited for two full-time posts commencing 1 September 1999. Applicants
must be high-quality researchers with a demonstrable commitment to teaching. No research
specialisation is precluded, but preference may be given to those with an interest in the
eighteenth or nineteenth century, computer applications, or music since 1940.
Details can be found on the Web at: < http://www.lancs.ac.uk/users/music/department/vacancies.html
>
Please pass this call on to any colleagues you feel may be interested.
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University of Massachusetts at
Amherst
The University of Massachusetts at Amherst announces two Visiting Appointments in Music
Theory (non-tenure-track) for the 1999-2000 academic year. Core responsibilities include
teaching undergraduate courses in theory and analysis. One or both positions will involve
teaching aural skills and graduate courses. Requirements include a Ph.D. or ABD in Music
Theory and a record of excellence in college or university teaching. Desirable
qualifications include background and interest in the pedagogy of theory and/or aural
skills, and current research activity Rank and salary dependent on qualifications. Review
of applications begins February 26, 1999; the process will remain open until the position
is filled. Applicants should send a current curriculum vitae, cover letter, representative
samples of scholarship, evidence of excellence in teaching, and a minimum of three letters
of reference to:
Prof. Gary S. Karpinski, Chair
Theory Search Committee
Department of Music & Dance
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003
The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
University of Dublin
Trinity College
School of Music
Trinity College, Dublin, is seeking outstanding candidates, with an international
reputation, for the following appointment in the School of Music, tenable from 1 October
1999 (or as soon as possible thereafter):
Chair of Music (1764)
Candidates should have a distinguished record of achievement in research and a strong
commitment to teaching. The person appointed will serve as Head of Department in
accordance with College regulations concerning headship.
Appointment will be made at an appropriate point of the professorial salary scale,
currently IR�48,175 - IR�62,250.
Further particulars of the appointment, including details of salary and other benefits,
may be obtained from
Michael Gleeson
Secretary to the College
West Theatre
Trinity College
Dublin 2
Telephone: +353 1 608 2197/1722
Fax: +353 1 671 0037
e-mail: elmesk@tcd.ie
to whom formal application may be sent to arrive by the preferred closing date of Monday,
15 March 1999.
Further details regarding the Department may be obtained on the website: < http://www.tcd.ie/Music >
Trinity College is an equal opportunities employer
Publications in which advertisement will be placed:
The Irish Times
The Times Higher Educational Supplement
The Chronicle of Higher Education (US)
The Guardian
Texas Tech University
POSITION/RANK: Music Theory; full time, tenure track position at the Assistant Professor
rank
INSTITUTION: Texas Tech University School of Music, Lubbock, Texas 79409
QUALIFICATIONS: Doctorate required. Must demonstrate promise of scholarly achievement in
music theory and excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate music theory.
JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include teaching graduate and
undergraduate music theory, serving on graduate committees, advising graduate theses and
dissertations, and some administrative duties within the theory/composition division.
Continuing scholarly productivity and service will be expected in order to qualify
for tenure and promotion.
SALARY RANGE: Salary and benefits are competitive.
ITEMS TO SEND: Send detailed application letter, curriculum vitae and 3 current letters of
recommendation to:
Robert Walzel, Interim Director
TTU School of Music
P.O. Box 42033
Lubbock, TX 79409-2033
DEADLINE: 03/01/99
CONTACT:
Robert Walzel, Interim Director
TTU School of Music
P.O. Box 42033
Lubbock, Texas 79409-2033
Phone: 806-742-2270
FAX: 806-742-8284
e-mail: rwalzel@ttu.edu
Ithaca College
The Ithaca College School of Music announces a full-time, tenure-eligible position in
music technology at the rank of assistant professor, beginning Fall 1999 pending funding.
Responsibilities include: developing and teaching music technology courses at introductory
and advanced levels, administering two music computer facilities and additional smart
classrooms, and assisting faculty in the development of CAI skills.
Additional duties include coordinating repair, maintenance, upgrade, and overall
technology initiatives for the School of Music. Duties may include teaching courses within
individual's music specialty field.
Qualifications:
1. Masters degree required, completed doctorate in music preferred. Preference may be
given to individuals who are experienced in the pedagogy of music technology.
2. College teaching experience and administrative experience preferred.
3. Candidates must have a firm commitment to providing comprehensive music technology
skills for undergraduate music majors and to training future teachers in the area of music
technology.
The School of Music is a Macintosh-based facility.
Applicants should send a letter of application, resume, and supporting credentials to
Chair, Music Technology Search Committee
School of Music
Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York 14850-7240
Review of applications will begin on April 1 1999 and will continue until position is
filled.
Ithaca College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action College. Members of
underrepresented groups (including people of color, persons with disabilities, Vietnam
veterans and women are encourage to apply.
Kansas State University
Position: Theory/Applied Music (horn preferred)
Duties: A full-time, tenure track, nine-month appointment. Teach courses in department's
Comprehensive Musicianship sequence and coordinate graduate assistants assigned to courses
in ear-training and sight singing. Graduate course assignments possible depending on
candidate's strengths. Work closely with other theory faculty in curriculum
review/development. Recruit and maintain an applied studio, perform in appropriate faculty
ensembles. Other duties as assigned by department head.
Qualifications: Completed doctorate preferred, work beyond the Master's required.
Successful studio and classroom teaching and performing experience required.
Rank and salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Starting Date: 8 August 1999
Application procedure: Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of
recommendation, transcripts, sample publications, and performance tape (audio cassette or
videos of live performance) to:
Dr. Gary Mortenson
Chair, Theory/Applied Music Search Committee
Department of Music
109 McCain Auditorium
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-4702
Inquiries are welcome: 785/532-5740
e-mail: garym@ksu.edu
< http://www.ksu.edu/musicd/ >
Review of materials begins 15 March 1999.
Kansas State University, founded in 1860, is the first and one of the leading land-grant
universities in the United States. Kansas State is ranked first in the nation among public
universities in producing Marshall, Rhodes, Truman, and Goldwater Scholars and was
recently named one of America's best buys in university education by MONEY MAGAZINE. The
university is composed of nine colleges and has an enrollment of 20,000 students with more
than 200 majors and options available to its students. KSU's mission is rooted in the
land-grant principles of teaching, research, and service to people. The Manhattan campus
is unique with its native limestone buildings located on a 668-acre area in the heart of
the rolling Flint Hills of Kansas.
The Department of Music is located administratively in the College of Arts and Sciences,
the largest of the nine university colleges. It has 28 faculty members and a student
population of over 150 majors. The department offers the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of
Arts in Music, Bachelor of Music Education, and the Master of Music degrees. Music
programs service well over 15% of the entire university population.
Manhattan (population 38,000) is located in northeastern Kansas, 115 miles west of Kansas
Ciety on Interstate 70. Fort Riley military reservation is only nine miles away.
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. KSU ACTIVELY SEEKS DIVERSITY
AMONG ITS EMPLOYEES.
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